But for really basic snaps, the 306 is technically capable, provided it's not too dark when you want to get snapping. Photo results aren't going to impress anyone, with shots coming out looking wishy-washy and grainy. Like the rest of the 306's software, the camera interface is noticeably laggy, so expect to wait more than a second between pushing the shutter and it taking the snap. On the back of the 306, Nokia has slapped a 2-megapixel camera but no flash. Just be aware there are far slicker 'droids that can deliver all that and much more for the same or less money.

If you're after a super-basic device that can function as a telephone and has a few games pre-loaded, then the 306 might tick a box. You'll definitely need bags of patience to own the 306, coupled with extremely modest mobile needs. This weak chip probably explains why there's no Angry Birds. Performance is noticeably slower than the 311. Nokia hasn't specified what size processor lurks inside the 306 but it's certainly not the 1GHz sitting in the 311. The tiny screen means you're best off sticking to mobile versions of websites. But even on a fast Wi-Fi connection, the phone is still a sluggish and plodding web browser. I was able to log onto my home Wi-Fi without a problem.

The 306 refused to play well with our office Wi-Fi - perpetually stalling at the redirect page. And if you're trying to log onto a gated Wi-Fi network, don't expect it to be a smooth ride. It's crawlingly slow in comparison to 3G blowers. The 306 lacks 3G - having only a 2G radio in it - so don't expect fast web browsing when you're not using Wi-Fi. More apps can be downloaded from Nokia's Ovi store but the 306's weak processor means your choice is limited to apps that aren't too taxing, while the small low-res screen puts further constraints on what will and won't work well. You have to download these manually and do so within 60 days of first opening the app. There's no Angry Birds game pre-loaded on the 306, as there is on the 311, but as with the 311, you can download up to 40 EA games free via the EA Games Gift app that's on the phone. There's also the Nokia Maps app, which I found very slow and clunky on what is clearly a super-low powered blower. If you're wondering about apps, you get some pre-loaded on the phone such as a Twitter app and Nokia's Social app, which gathers updates from different social services into one place. I had various connectivity troubles when trying to use the web browser and setting up email on the phone - finding it not only fiddly, but flaky too. Expect a lot of annoying dialogue box missives thrust in your face when using this phone.įortunately, there are much more elegant and easy-to-use rival OSes out there now, so there's really no need to struggle along with Series 40 unless you're a longtime fan.Įven if you're already well versed in S40, you'll surely still be annoyed by the frequency with which the 306 gets flustered and throws up error messages.

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